We have quite a few pork chops in the freezer so I am looking for new ways to prepare them. I had some buttermilk on hand and found this recipe. I have never brined anything, but I am always up for something new. To brine something is to “immerse, preserve, or pickle in salt water”….
Monthly Archives: October 2009
DC: Quick Chicken Pho & Sweet Potato Pie Wontons
The October 2009 Daring Cooks’ challenge was brought to us by Jaden of the blog Steamy Kitchen. The recipes are from her new cookbook, The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook. Challenge #1: Vietnamese Chicken Pho From Jaden:So what is Vietnamese Pho? Well, it’s like the most insanely delicious noodle soup popular in Vietnam. The broth is simmered…
Sweet Potatoes with Sausage
Mr. G usually brings sweet potatoes home to me on Fridays from a vegetable and fruit stand he frequents because he knows how much I like them. I am always trying to figure out new ways to use them. Since it was getting a little cooler, I thought this would be something nice to have…
WC Gift Exchange!
I frequent a cooking message board where there are ongoing gift exchanges. Unfortunately, the first time I participated I never received anything but I did during the fall exchange. Thank you Cat for my wonderful gifts! I received baking cups, Halloween candy, fall-inspired orange kitchen towels, Tazo assorted black and green teas, and the cookbook…
Dinner at Boma
Here is the last of my Epcot International Food & Wine Festival posts: dinner with my parents at Boma. One word: fabulous. I had read many great things about Boma, but yet had never eaten there. Since this trip was focused on food, I convinced Mr. G that we should take my parents here for…
SMS: Sticky Buns with Toasted Almonds
This week’s Sweet Melissa Sunday was hosted by Jen of Not Microwave Safe. When I saw this recipe, I was a little hesitant because I haven’t made anything with yeast since I was in the 6th grade and they did not come out well. I decided that I would just need to take my time…
Cookbook Giveaway Winner!
As part of my birthday celebration, I decided to give away the cookbook from the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The lucky winner is Brooke! She said… Italy! I have been there and the food is AMAZING! Can’t wait to go back! Congratulations Brooke! I am sending you an e-mail right now so I…
Everybody Needs a little Cakelove
I bought my mom and I tickets to a culinary demonstration while at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. We had the opportunity to see Warren Brown of Cakelove in action. You may remember him from the Food Network show “Sugar Rush”. He is an attorney turned baker who owns bakeries around the Washington,…
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Now to the main event….the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Not only did Mr. G, my parents, and I went, but my sister, two of her friends, and the son of one of them went. We had one great family outing! We started off the morning checking out the “Chef Band”. We also went…
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Boo to you! That’s a line in the song you hear throughout the Halloween parade. Here are just a few shots from the party(we had great seats along the parade route). My parade shots did not come out that great. We even got a chance to Trick-or-Treat which is always fun. I think I’ll go…